§ 13–907
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 13-907 (2026)
Title 13. Gaming -- Local Provisions
Subtitle 9. Carroll County
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(a)
Before an organization may conduct bingo under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners.
(b)
(1)
In this subsection, “qualified organization” means a bona fide:
(i)
religious organization;
(ii)
fraternal organization;
(iii)
patriotic organization;
(iv)
educational organization;
(v)
charitable organization;
(vi)
volunteer fire company; or
(vii)
senior center site council.
(2)
A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization.
(c)
(1)
A senior center site council may obtain a permit to conduct bingo in a senior center 5 days per week, excluding Sunday.
(2)
A senior center site council may not:
(i)
award a prize of money to a winner exceeding $50 in each session; or
(ii)
charge more than 5 cents for each bingo card.
(3)
All money that remains after prizes are awarded shall be distributed to the senior center site council.
(d)
(1)
An applicant for a permit shall pay the fee that the county commissioners set.
(2)
The county commissioners shall set the permit fee at a level sufficient to cover the costs of issuing the permit.
(e)
(1)
Only the holder of a permit issued under this section may conduct bingo authorized by the permit.
(2)
The holder of a permit issued under this section may not transfer or assign the right to conduct bingo to another person.